Singapore's gay community says the government's plan is "a triumph of love over fear" but warned there's still a long way to equality. ( read original story ...)
Economists Lift Singapore Inflation Outlook, See More Tightening
Singapore’s inflation is seen to remain elevated until the first quarter of next year and the central bank will probably tighten further at the October review, according to a Bloomberg survey of ... ( read original story ...)
Is a property downturn on the horizon in Singapore?
Rental and price growth are expected to slow down next year. A recent report from Cushman and Wakefield notes that Singapore is likely to be affected by the imminent slowing of global economic growth ... ( read original story ...)
First Reit makes cash offer for $60 million in perpetual securities
First Real Estate Investment Trust (First Reit) on Monday (Aug 22) launched a tender offer to buy back $60 million in Series 002 subordinated perpetual securities in cash, at 70 per cent of the ... ( read original story ...)
Publicis adds to APAC laurels with Standard Chartered win
New business seems to have slowed somewhat following the flurry of post-pandemic pitches but Publicis has won more than its fair share over the last couple of years, now landing Standard Chartered AOR ... ( read original story ...)
End of Singapore’s gay sex-ban is small step in Asia-Pacific
Singapore’s decision to decriminalize sex between men is being hailed as a step in the right direction for LGBTQ rights in the Asia-Pacific region, a vast area of nearly 5 billion people with ... ( read original story ...)
Gays hail Singapore sex-ban repeal, see long way to equality
Singapore's gay community Monday hailed a plan to decriminalize sex between men as “a triumph of love over fear" but warned there is still a long way to equality and new bans on same-sex unions could ... ( read original story ...)
377A: Singapore to end ban on gay sex
Singapore will repeal a law that bans gay sex, effectively making it legal to be homosexual in the city-state. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on national TV, comes after ... ( read original story ...)
Strong regulation to support Singapore family offices
The Asset spoke with Stefan Ho, head of compliance solutions, Singapore, at global financial services provider Apex Group, to discuss the impact of the recent MAS moves on the operations of single ... ( read original story ...)
How Much Money You Should Have In Savings (And/Or Investments) According To Your Age In Singapore
Just with savings alone, an average Singapore could have over $530,000 by the time they turn 65. Of course, we should also aim to grow our savings by investing it. There are several ways we can grow ... ( read original story ...)
4 arrested for alleged involvement in phishing scams targeting bank customers
Three men and a woman have been arrested for their suspected involvement in a series of bank phishing scams that targeted bank customers. Read more at stomp.straitstimes.com ... ( read original story ...)
Funding Societies signs US$50 million credit facility with HSBC to drive SME growth in Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Funding Societies, Southeast Asia's largest Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) digital financing platform, today announced the signing of a US$50 million ... ( read original story ...)
Funding Societies inks US$50m credit facility with HSBC
SME digital financing platform Funding Societies has signed a US$50 million credit facility with HSBC Singapore to expand the startup’s footprint in South-east Asia. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Singapore government to repeal colonial-era law criminalising gay sex
The Singaporean government is set to repeal a colonial-era law that criminalises consensual sex between men, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will decriminalize sex between men, prime minister says
The government will not change the city-state's legal definition of marriage, which it considers between one man and one woman, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said. ( read original story ...)
NDR 2022: ‘New business and lifestyle destination’ to be developed next to Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 5
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong today announced plans for a “new business and lifestyle destination” to be built next to Changi Airport Terminal 5, as ... ( read original story ...)